Come and discover three towns located on one of the most beautiful stretches of the coast of Gipuzkoa: Zumaia, Getaria and Zarautz. These towns have many attractive landscapes especially on the coastal side. The most iconic is Zumaia, which was featured in the well-known TV series Game of Thrones.
ZUMAIA, GETARIA AND ZARAUTZ
The coast of Gipuzkoa is the place where wilderness and the natural environment are the main attractions, from the cliffs of Zumaia to the rat shaped peninsula of Getaria this trip includes everything.
ZUMAIA
Hermitage of San Telmo
Located next to Itzurun Beach and on the cliff formed by the Flysch, this small hermitage became famous after appearing in the movie "8 Apellidos Vascos". The hermitage, dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, has an ideal location overlooking the sea. From there, you can see rock formations and cliffs that are over 60 million years old.
Beach of Itzurun
For the lovers of "Game of Thrones", this is the most interesting place because some of the most famous scenes were were filmed. It is also said that the sand and water of this beach have beneficial properties for health.
Cliff of Itzurun and Flysch
The famous Flysch of Zumaia can be seen at low tide. This peculiar phenomenon changes the appearance of the entire beach as it reveals an abrasion surface formed by the erosion of the sea, consisitng of different layers of limestone and sandstone rocks. People patiently wait until the afternoon, when the water is low enough to make the stones visible.
Zumaia Historical Center
St. Peter's Church
The impressive tower of the Church of San Pedro is the most outstanding element of the urban area of Zumaia. We can still see that the church is shaped as a watchtower and that was because it actually used to be a watchtower, because from the top you can see to both sides in the sea. The church was and remains the center of the city and is the only place where we can still see some remains of the walls of Zumaia.
GETARIA
The Balenciaga Museum
Getaria pays tribute to Cristóbal Balenciaga with this unique museum that displays one of the most important international fashion collections. It doesn't matter whether you are a great fashion lover or not, the museum conceives Balenciaga's pieces as authentic works of art.
Elcano Statue
Juan Sebastián Elcano, born in Getaria in 1487, was the first man and captain to complete a circumnavigation of the earth. He captained the Nao Victoria, the sole surviving ship of the fleet that undertook this historic journey. In 1922, on the occasion of the 4th centenary of the voyage, the construction of a monument dedicated to his figure was undertaken. As is customary, he is still remembered, and a statue in his honor welcomes visitors to the city.
Getaria Mouse
Monte San Antón is the peninsula of Getaria. The urban center of the city of Getaria is connected to Monte San Antón by a bridge. Previously, this small hill used to be a separate island. The silhouette of Monte San Antón, seen from certain points, resembles a mouse, with the bridge resembling its tail. That's why it is called the Mouse of Getaria.
ZARAUTZ
Zarautz is the third city that we are visiting. Zarautz was founded in 1190 and initially served as a fishing village. Its growth was slower compared to other cities of the area. Today, it is known as a sports paradise, hosting a round of the World Surfing League and serving as the birthplace of the Basque Weightlifting Federation.
Beach of Zarautz
This beach is the largest in Gipuzkoa, stretching over 2,500 meters, and is one of the largest in Spain. It hosts many, including a notable occasion when it was transformed to host 50 football matches simultaneously, setting a world record.
Heladeria Arrivati
Heladeria Arrivati is one of the best known ice cream shops in the Basque Country, a must-visit for all ice cream lovers that find themselves in Zarautz. All its ice creams are homemade, and their taste is just out of this world.
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